Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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The I-Bond Rate Until November Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.
Investing for Income The current I-bond rate, set in November, is active through April 2026. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
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More Tools to Build a Bond Ladder
Vanguard aims to launch a line of target-maturity corporate bond ETFs.
By David Milstead
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How to Master Index Investing
Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works.
By Nellie S. Huang
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5 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy Now
mutual funds No matter your investing style, the best Fidelity mutual funds offer solid active management at relatively low cost.
By Jeff Reeves
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Fixed Indexed Annuities and Bonds: The Perfect Match?
The prospect of more interest rate cuts has investors wondering how to enhance the bond portion of their portfolio. A fixed indexed annuity could be the answer.
By Keith Wiltfong, CFP®, CIMA®
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Passive Muni Investors: Is Your Strategy Missing the Mark?
Passive investments in municipal bonds are popular, but do they come at a cost? Two recent examples show why an active approach can be more favorable.
By Peter Aloisi, CFA® Charterholder
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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60/40 Portfolios: Why a Cookie-Cutter Approach Can Cost You
Choosing a personalized retirement investment plan, rather than relying on the 60/40 portfolio, could help protect your savings and ensure long-term growth.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
